Bridge Street Prawn Noodle 正宗橋頭福建蝦麵
A legacy hawker stall in George Town, Penang, renowned for its generations-old Hokkien Prawn Mee with a rich, authentic broth.
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Bridge Street Prawn Noodle 正宗橋頭福建蝦麵
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Must-see attractions
A legacy hawker stall in George Town, Penang, renowned for its generations-old Hokkien Prawn Mee with a rich, authentic broth.
Arrive Early
Beat the crowds and potential sell-outs by visiting early, especially on weekends.
Customize Your Bowl
Add extra ingredients like pork ribs or shrimps to enhance the already rich prawn broth.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Chinese Noodle
Price
$
Phone
+60 18-467 4232
Address
Jalan C.Y. Choy, 10300 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
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Authentic Hokkien Prawn Mee
Experience a rich, flavorful prawn broth from a family-run business serving generations of Penang locals.
Michelin-Recognized Hawker Fare
Savor award-winning street food, celebrated for its authentic taste and heritage in George Town.
Customizable Prawn Noodles
Enhance your Hokkien Mee with add-ons like succulent shrimps, tender pork ribs, and flavorful intestine.
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Arrive Early
Beat the crowds and potential sell-outs by visiting early, especially on weekends.
Customize Your Bowl
Add extra ingredients like pork ribs or shrimps to enhance the already rich prawn broth.
Check Operating Days
Closed on Mondays & 1st/15th Lunar Month. Plan your visit accordingly.
Mix the Broths
Consider trying a combination of Hokkien Mee and Loh Mee for a unique flavor profile.
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Arrive Early
Beat the crowds and potential sell-outs by visiting early, especially on weekends.
Customize Your Bowl
Add extra ingredients like pork ribs or shrimps to enhance the already rich prawn broth.
Check Operating Days
Closed on Mondays & 1st/15th Lunar Month. Plan your visit accordingly.
Mix the Broths
Consider trying a combination of Hokkien Mee and Loh Mee for a unique flavor profile.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Bridge Street Prawn Noodle is highly praised for its authentic and rich Hokkien prawn mee, with a flavorful broth that has been perfected over generations. Diners appreciate the option to customize their bowls with add-ons like pork ribs and shrimps. While many find the taste exceptional, some reviews mention the portions can be small or the taste is average, with occasional remarks about environmental smells.
"There is limited parking just after the shop. The entry road is small and signage can be missed. Drive slowly and you won't miss it. It's limited so it depends on your luck.
The seating place has non uniformed (in size, shape, material and colour) tables and chairs. I found them a little jarring but I guess it does have it's own charm. Anyway, I am here for the food and not for an ID discussion.
Coming to the food, they are served piping hot, be careful of your tongue is my advise. I came early therefore my hokkien prawn soup was fresh, tasty and heavily deliciously flavored. It's definitely one of the best tasting hokkien mee out here.
As far as the Loh Mee is concerned, I like the consistency (not too starchy), however I found the taste a little mild. The mee itself is delicious though. However, when compared to the hokkien mee, I think that the winner is clear.
Having said that, the best is still a combo of both. Hokkien Lor mee. If you have to choose, rather than a pure choice, a mix here is definitely the better choice. The braised taste of the loh mee soup with the spicy light prawny hokkien mee somehow combines ridiculously well to give you a flavour that you don't get by eating it individually."
Layar Jaring
"Woke up early, within a short walk from our dorm we found this famous prawn mee. I ordered mine with add on ribs and intestine.... I just fall for it, my first time here. Truly delicious. Will be back here again ❤️❤️❤️
Bridge Street Prawn Noodle
正宗橋頭福建蝦麵
533, Lebuh Pantai, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang"
Sidney Kan
"My go to prawn noodles in Penang, conveniently located and reasonably priced. The noodles though eaten in the ☀️ hot weather is still highly refreshing and not salty. The local drinks were great tooo. Do check it out if you are around Komtar, it is just a 10mins walk.
The noodles come plain so add on any ingredients that you wish to."
Amos Skt
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's most famous for its authentic Hokkien Prawn Mee, a dish with a rich prawn broth perfected over generations.
It's best to visit early in the morning to avoid long queues and ensure you get your order before they sell out.
Yes, you can add extra ingredients like shrimps, pork ribs, or intestine to your noodles.
The restaurant is closed on Mondays and on the 1st and 15th day of the Lunar Month. It opens from 7:00 AM.
Limited free parking is available nearby, but it depends on luck, so arriving early is recommended.
Hokkien Mee has a lighter, prawn-flavored broth, while Loh Mee has a thicker, savory gravy. A combination is also popular.
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Penang wins big in the Michelin Guide’s Malaysian debut
You’ll find these all around Penang, from local hawker favourites such as Bridge Street Prawn Noodle and Penang Road Famous Laksa to modern eateries like Communal Table by Gēn and Neighbourwood. Finally, the Guide also recognized 27 additional Penang culinary treasures with a “Michelin Selected” citation. These included the must-visit Air Itam Sisters Curry Mee, Georgetown’s fine-dining specialists Kebaya and Sri Weld Food Court favourite Ali Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang.
Bridge Street | Penang Wikia
Bridge Street, now renamed Jalan C.Y. Choy, stretches from the heart of George Town south towards the Pinang River. Part of the Seven Streets Precint (chit tiau lor in Penang Hokkien), it links Anson Bridge (which connects it with Beach Street) to the north with Pinang River Bridge to the south, running parallel to the eastern shoreline of George Town.
Penang Street Food Guide: Hawker Centres in Penang
Prawn noodles are a Hokkien staple that should be on everyone’s list when visiting Penang. The Bridge Street Prawn Noodle is one of the top places to try and they’ve been run by the Lau family for three generations.. Note: be sure to get there early as they’re known to close when sold out.
Penang Restaurants & Eateries That Were Included In The Michelin Guide
Bridge Street Prawn Noodle is a family run business that started in the 60’s, and has become a favourite spot for locals to enjoy hearty Hokkien prawn mee. The spicy prawn broth, loaded with exceptional flavours, is now prepared by the third generation.
George Town World Heritage Site
The boundary line continues along Prangin Road, separating Beach Street from Bridge Street (Jalan CY Choy), down Prangin Road Ghaut (Gat Jalan Prangin) and straight out into the sea.
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